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Sunday, July 02, 2006

Crazy Drivers

I hate it when we switch out drivers. It’s another drivers driving that I have to get used to. Today we had this Staff Sergeant driving that made turns that were too fast. Plus he drove really fast, which in some ways is good, but he did it on bad roads. So I ended up getting thrown around in the Humvee. Not only that, there were a few times when I thought we were going to roll over. He took turns just too sharp and fast. There was one point where I had to get down and hold on.

Another thing was that he missed a few turns. The problem was he didn’t know the route. He also thought that we were going to a different building than the one we were actually supposed to go to. I think it was a lack of communication between the SSG T and the Colonel. That’s the problem with the Colonel. He doesn’t make sure his subordinates understand the mission, what, when, where, why and how.

So, last night this terp asked me for help with his computer. Big mistake. He must think I work for HP or something. I don’t want to ask him for money and I wouldn’t accept it if he offered. I just hate the fact that I try to help him out and he keeps on being persistent. I think it’s just in his nature. It sort of makes me sorry I even opened my mouth. The problem he’s having is with his wireless card. His English isn’t that great and he’s not too computer savvy.

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The NCO Creed
No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as "The Backbone of the Army". I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.
Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind -- accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain tactically and technically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!

If you've ever seen the movie Scent of a Woman starring Al Pacino you've might have heard his character, Army Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade say Hoo-ah a lot. It's a word we use in the Army all the time. Below is the definition.